Moving into a studio flat? We know how challenging it is to get everything right! Especially while you have to fit the living room, dining, kitchen and bedroom into one room. No worries! We’ve rounded up some easy-to-execute ideas to make the most of your space. Let’s dive right into it.
All You Need To Know: How To Set Up Your Studio Apartment
You Must Have A PLA-N
Get the floor plan of your flat from your building architect or landlord. Sketch out the basic placement, to make optimum usage of each corner. Some pointers to keep in consideration.
Place the bed far from the entrance, preferably near the window! This is to ensure privacy and optimum sunlight.
Club dining and drawing together to save on space. Though save a separate corner as your working desk if possible! It’ll be much helpful in the long run.
Avoid partitions unless you feel it’s absolutely necessary!
Be mindful of the plumbing and electrical points. Place your kitchen area accordingly. This will save you on cost, as well as you’ll get a starting point to plan out the rest of the space.
Install a loft, if the height of the room allows.
Design the space with standard furniture sizes. The best thing to do is get customised fittings to make optimum use of every corner.
Invest In Multi-Functional Furniture
You must’ve not heard the end of this tip, and we kid you not! You could completely make your life easier by installing multi-use space saving furniture. It’ll be a bit heavy on your pocket if you get pieces with high-quality fittings, but we promise it’ll be worth it. Here are some recommendations and where you can buy them.
Wall Bed
The Malrox wall bed easily folds into the wall.
Sofa Cum Bed
Equip your space to house your guests. A sofa that turns into a bed would be a great way to do that. This Brimnes day bed from IKEA will be a great addition to your drawing area.
Convertible Dining Table
Check out this Bangalore-based space-saving furniture store, Wallter, and get this convertible dining table. It takes the space of one table, and can be converted to serve around four, best to host your friends and family.
The Power Of Colour Play
Sometimes it happens that we enter a place and it feels very open and fresh! But sometimes some spaces, even though they’re large, feel very cramped. Colours play a vital role in how we perceive a place. For a more comprehensive guide, click here and create your colour palette. Let’s look at some colours that’ll give your home a sense of an expansive and open space.
The classic cream, grey, or white
When in doubt, these are your go-to shades! Not only are they easy on the eyes, but they also create a backdrop to magnify your accent furniture and decor, giving your home the illusion of space.
Fresh blue or lavender
Would you like to enter your home and have a sense of breeze? Then these lively but soft shades are your best bet.
Bright yellow
Want to wake up to a sparkling home? Don’t shy away from using muted shades of bright colours, especially if it lifts your mood.
Add Elements For Optical Illusion
Mirror, mirror on the wall! Strategically place mirrors to create a mirage of an extended space. You can also get a foldable mirror that turns into a dressing table like this Pepperfry collapsible compact wall shelf with a mirror. You can also create the illusion of a higher height and space by getting this IKEA ceiling to floor wardrobe with mirror sliders. Also, while you’re at it, skip the false ceiling to save those extra 3-4 inches.
Go Minimalist On Decor!
Chunky wall hangings and over-the-top lights can congest your space. Instead, go for sleek pieces that compliment your space and are not too heavy on the eyes. Preferably that is proportionate to your furniture and space! It will save you some time on maintenance. Here are some pieces we’ve picked for you to accentuate your space.
Daisy Dinner Plates By Minimal Indian
These are contemporary, and a versatile piece that is microwave and dishwasher safe.
Select from their collection of abstract paintings.
Nesting Tables By The Decor Remedy
With a sophisticated appeal, these pair of tables fit into each other.
These are stackable, trendsetting and help you leave no stains on your tables!